Artifacts from the Republic of Texas (1836-1845)

John Boyd

Believe it or not, there was a time – probably before we Texans came up with Dr Pepper – that not everyone was so keen on Texas being a part of the United States. Documents from that era show two nations strongly divided between the sense of adventure Texas seemed to offer and how its politics would change both nations.

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A forgotten forefather

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A forgotten forefather

1844 - Memucan Hunt: Memucan Hunt was the first Minister of Texas to the United States, making him a primary liason between the two countries.

Library of Congress

A forgotten forefather

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A forgotten forefather

1844 - Memucan Hunt: Memucan Hunt was the first Minister of Texas to the United States, making him a primary liason between the two countries.